Field Day is a special day during the school year for students, staff, and parents who have the opportunity to go and watch their children participate in field day. If you are in the process of planning a Field Day Event for your school, 3 Monkeys Inflatables can assist you. Sure, you could plan out all the events yourself and create obstacle courses by combining different activities, but why do all the work when we can do it for you?
First, we would like to tell you a little bit about who we are as a rental company! We are a family owned business that treats every field day like it was for our boys(the original 3 Monkeys) Though they are olders now, that family-first safety stand never changed. What started out as a small, backyard rental company has grown into a large entertainment company servicing corporations, colleges, schools, churches, synagogues, camps, communities, townships, non-profits, and backyard customers. Each one of these customers is equally as important as all of the others in our eyes. No matter how big, or small your event is, we would love to have you as part of our family of customers. We call it this because our goal is to create long lasting relationships, so that you return to us and rely on us for your party rental needs for years to come!
Often, what starts out as a bounce house rental for a childhood birthday party turns into many more celebrations with 3 Monkeys over the next coming years. The glow of excitement on the guest of honor’s face when they see the bounce house or obstacle course all because of their celebration, never gets old! Hearing the enthusiasm and anticipation from students as they stand in line to get their turn on the bounce house obstacle or bounce house slide is music to our ears! That is what this rental company business is all about for us. We have created this page so that we can help you learn everything you need to know about field day games and inflatable rentals to make your field day a success!
What Inflatables and School Rentals We Offer:
Our inflatables and event packages are available in York County, Lancaster County, Dauphin County, and beyond! Schools are often working on a budget - so we wanted to find ways to make field day fun a little more affordable. Thus, our packages were created! Our packages feature some of the most popular rentals for schools - including our wrecking ball interactive, a wide variety of obstacle courses, and our dry slides! The layout we see most often at schools is typically 1-2 obstacle courses, an inflatable dry slide, an interactive, a bounce house, and several of our inflatable carnival games (Soccer Darts is without a doubt one of the most popular games for schools!). This gives plenty of opportunity for multiple students to participate at once with fast paced lines, since time is usually limited for each group participating! Some schools even go one step further by adding a rockwall/euro or the trackless train!
Schools often all have their events during May and the begining of June, so many items do book out and as dates get closer, availability becomes limited. We strongly recommend starting your event planning early in the year, around February, so ensure that you book early enough to ensure the availability of your date and desired items! Our office is very skilled at working with you to check availability, helping select the best items for your age group, and, worst case scenario, helping you find alternative items if something you are looking for is unavailable!
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Complete Field Day Planning Guide for PA Schools
Get our comprehensive guide with student capacity data, space requirements, safety protocols, and timeline templates. Written specifically for Pennsylvania schools and administrators.
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Pennsylvania School Field Day Safety Protocol: Complete Administrative Guide
For School Administrators: This section provides detailed safety protocols, capacity management data, and emergency procedures that Pennsylvania schools require for inflatable equipment events. All information is suitable for board presentations, insurance documentation, and parent communication.
Pre-Event Safety Inspection Standards
Every inflatable unit receives comprehensive safety inspection before transport to Pennsylvania schools. Equipment must meet all state amusement ride regulations and pass our 47-point safety checklist before deployment.
Compliance: PA Department of Agriculture Amusement Ride Safety Division requirements, ASTM F24 Committee standards for inflatable amusement devices.
Student Capacity Management System
Obstacle courses: 90-150 students per hour per lane. Water slides: 120-180 students per hour throughput. Bounce houses: Maximum 8-12 students simultaneously based on unit size and age group.
Traffic Flow: Tested capacity formulas prevent bottlenecks, ensure continuous activity rotation, and minimize wait times during Pennsylvania school field days.
24/7 Emergency Phone Line
Direct access to family owners during all Pennsylvania school events. Call 717-650-7657 and press #1 after business hours for immediate connection to on-call management staff.
Response Time: Weather emergencies, equipment questions, or safety concerns receive immediate attention. No automated systems or third-party answering services.
Pennsylvania School Field Day Equipment Safety Statistics
How long are the inflatable rentals and how does set up and pick up work?
When you place a field day game or inflatable rental with 3 Monkeys we will ask if you have flexibility for us to drop off and pick up for your field day event. By having flexibility we mean, could we possibly set up the afternoon or evening before your event? Could we possibly come back and pick up the day after? If you do not have this flexibility, we do have a $200.00 service fee for same day delivery and pick up for your event. If your event/rental time begins at 11:00 a.m. on your contract, we will have the field day rentals there, set up, ready for students to use by that time of 11:00 a.m. The time we come to set up is determined by what other events we have that day and where our trucks have to be. Don't worry though! Our office will be in touch with you a few days prior to your event to confirm your rental order and to let you know an estimated time for both your set up and pick up so that you can plan accordingly.
Attendants for Inflatables
I know - it is a lot to remember! But no worries, as we said we can send you some video links and the drivers will go over safety instructions on site. We even leave a copy of our operator instruction sheet on site for attendants to reference if they have any questions during the event. Since all of our inflatables are commercial grade by reputable manufacturers, they all have a list of rules printed on them on a safety label as well!
Pennsylvania Weather Policy: Your Field Day Protection Plan
Clear answers to the questions every school administrator asks about weather
☀️ Clear Weather = Full Go!
Sunny, cloudy, or light overcast conditions. All inflatables operate normally. Pennsylvania field days run as planned with full safety protocols.
🌧️ Light Rain = No Problem!
Drizzle and light rain don't stop the fun! Our inflatables are designed for Pennsylvania weather. Kids love bouncing in light rain - it's like built-in water play.
⛈️ Heavy Rain/Lightning = Postpone
Thunderstorms, lightning, or heavy downpours require event postponement for student safety. We reschedule at no charge when severe weather threatens your field day.
🎯 Real-Time Weather Monitoring During Your Event
Our crew arrives with professional weather monitoring equipment and maintains constant communication with 717-650-7657 for real-time safety decisions. No guessing, no "hoping it passes" — we have definitive shutdown protocols.
❓ Weather Questions Pennsylvania Schools Always Ask
Weather concerns about your field day? Let's talk through your backup plan.
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